Rutgers, County College of Morris to Offer R.U. Baccalaureates at CCM Campus in 2014

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(Dec. 11, 2013, RANDOLPH, NJ) – The County College of Morris (CCM) and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, will partner to allow CCM graduates, and others who hold associate degrees, to earn Rutgers baccalaureate degrees at CCM’s Randolph and Morristown locations. Beginning Fall 2014, Rutgers University will offer students the opportunity to complete a Rutgers degree onsite at CCM. Program participants also can take courses at other Rutgers University locations, including summer and winter courses. On-site academic advising at CCM will be offered by Rutgers staff.

WHAT: Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between CCM and Rutgers University establishing a non-competitive, mutually supportive and complementary relationship that will improve access to Rutgers' programs and resources to citizens of Morris County and the Northern New Jersey region. The program will launch in Fall 2014 with Rutgers University-Newark majors planned in psychology, journalism, criminal justice, graphic design and public and non-profit administration. Additional majors will be added in the future.

WHEN: Tuesday, December 17, 11 a.m.

WHERE: County College of Morris, Student Community Center, 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph, NJ 07869 (parking available in Lot 6).

BACKGROUND: The communities served by CCM are experiencing both population and workforce growth, creating new educational demands and needs. To respond to these changing needs, CCM wants to offer increased academic opportunities through its learning resources and facilities.

Rutgers has successful degree-completion partnerships with Atlantic Cape Community College, serving the state’s Southern shore region; Brookdale Community College, serving the Northern shore region; and Mercer Community College and Raritan Valley Community College, serving Central New Jersey. The partnership between CCM and Rutgers will expand opportunities for Northern New Jersey residents to complete a bachelor of arts or a bachelor of science degree through Rutgers, while making CCM a more comprehensive destination for lifelong learning and professional development.

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